Sports culture

Throughout history, sports have grown tremendously. Sports have been able to get points across whether that be through the sport itself, the athletes or the media. It is seen as an outlet for athletes to speak on agendas they feel are necessarily to shed light on. Sports has allowed businesses to form and give individuals something to bond over. Sports has also influenced our society and what we make of it. Generally, the physical culture of sports is seen as a form of domination and empowerment…

games and education were an important part of both Athenian and Spartan civic culture, as well as, present American civic culture. Athletic games and education in all of these societies was seen as a crucial part in the development of youth upbringing and in crafting civic identity among cultures. Each culture, respectfully, held their own sporting events locally, as well as, competed in the Olympics. All of these cultures saw value in competition, showmanship and idolizing those who can be…

What makes a sport a sport? A sport in most people's eyes, may only be football, soccer, basketball, baseball, etc. because these sports are widely promoted, and have a popular, and extremely competitive sports culture, that requires great physical effort. But what makes a sport a sport does not solely depend on if the sport is physical or not. A sport can also be a mind sport, which uses intellectual ability instead of physical ability. The Oxford Dictionary definition of a sport is: “An…

The AFL, the epitome of Australia’s most iconic sport. The AFL (can be known as Aussie rules) has become one of Australia’s most iconic sport of our country on a worldwide scale. But, on a more important note the AFL represents as an important part of our Australian culture and a beneficial part of the upbringing of generation, typically known as generation Z. AFL, is the only major sport to be played in Australia, that was also founded and created in Australia. The AFL, was created in 1858 by a…

While researching beauty standards in sports, I came across an article. Human Health and Services(1997) proved that “Exercise and sport participation can enhance mental health by offering adolescent girls positive feelings about body image, improved self-esteem, tangible experiences of competency and success, and increased self-confidence. It can also help with academic achievement.” This lead me to wonder how transgenders are affected by sports and if it helps their self esteem at all. This is…

gear on display. Furthering this idea of new sporting notions this ad includes star athletes from a wide range of different sports. Athletes including Mike Trout, Garrett Richards, Misty May-Treanor, the Thompson brothers, Mia Hamm, Andrew Luck, and Anthony Davis, all of whom are established stars in their respective sports or up and coming athletes in their individual sports. It is also important to note that the description for this video is “the longest pick up game ever on the hottest day of…

Cassandra Espino Ms. Fousek English 52 27 October 2014 Illustration Essay Most people think that dance does not use as much physical energy as normal sports and is not governed by a set of specific rules. Also, injuries are less common. Therefore, it should not be considered a sport. Most sports involve some sort of hand and eye coordination, exercise, and a good mental attitude or motivation for what athletes are doing. As a dancer, I danced my entire four years of high school. During…

Some think that playing competitive sports at too early of an age can put them at an increased risk of injury but others think that it helps them socially and prepares them for later in life. It’s clear overall though that kids should be able to play competitive sports because, one it helps them be prepared for later in life, two it helps them make good choices and three it keeps them healthy both physically and socially. The most important reason is that it prepares them for later in life. For…

Sports are “activities that involve physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment”. When physical exercise is involved such as sports, it benefits the mind, spirit and body health. Sports can encourage leadership, devotion, and commitment throughout the players, among many other traits. During the course of this semester, we were able to experience and learn the skills and rules of many different sports. Among these sports, soccer…

literature on national physical literacy interventions aimed at youth. The first section will address the definition of physical literacy (PL) and its philosophical roots, and the second section will develop the use of PL to guide several national sport and athletic performance development programs in youths, particularly in Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom (UK). The final two sections provide a summary of evidence related to physical literacy interventions and large-scale partnerships…